FATCA
North America | 1 Jul 14
Exterminating ants with a nuclear bomb
A leading US tax lawyer has compared FATCA to “exterminating ants with a nuclear bomb” as the controversial act’s withholding stage is today launched across the globe.
North America | 30 Jun 14
FATCA four countries that stood up to
International Adviser takes a look at four countries that refused to take US information sharing agreements lying down through their use of intergovernmental agreements.
North America | 30 Jun 14
New era begins as FATCA is introduced
The controversial US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) has been introduced around the world today, marking a new era for tax planning.
North America | 26 Jun 14
Spotlight on FATCA
After four long years of preparation, early resistance and a fair amount of controversy, FATCA, the most far reaching piece of tax evasion legislation ever to have been enacted, has come into force.
North America | 24 Jun 14
Restrictive US tax agreement awaits
A last minute, state controlled tax sharing agreement between the US and Russia is currently awaiting president Vladimir Putins approval, after being passed by the Federal Assembly of Russia last Friday.